"Sea-level rise is not only a threat in itself. It is a threat multiplier," Guterres told a Security Council debate on "Sea-level Rise: Implications for International Peace and Security", Xinhua news agency reported.
Rising seas threaten lives, and jeopardize access to water, food and healthcare. Saltwater intrusion can decimate jobs and entire economies in key industries like agriculture, fishery and tourism, he said.
It can damage or destroy vital infrastructure, and rising seas threaten the very existence of some low-lying communities and even countries, he added.
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